Parkland school shooting: Victims' families settle lawsuit against U.S. for FBI’s failure to stop gunman
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
Family members of nearly all of the victims in the 2018 Parkland, Florida, high school massacre have settled a lawsuit against the federal government over the FBI’s failure to act on a tip that the gunman was planning a school shooting, The government will pay about $130 million to the families.
VIDEO: 9-year-old Florida girl fights off suspected robber to protect mom
Security video shows the brave girl throwing punches at the suspect, hitting him in the face to try and fend him off.
Security video shows the brave girl throwing punches at the suspect, hitting him in the face to try and fend him off.
Coast Guard offloads 15 tons of seized cocaine, marijuana worth over $500 million in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
Capitol Riot 'Lectern Guy' pleads guilty; could face 6 months in prison
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Federal judge Reggie Walton scolded Florida man Adam Johnson for his "clownish behavior" and called him weak minded enough "to follow a lie and do what you did.”
Gabby Petito tribute bench placed North Port park will serve as permanent memorial
A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."
A bench covered in colorful steel butterflies sits in the shade of trees in a North Port park, just steps away from where a makeshift memorial once stood. In the center, a plaque reads, "In Memory of Gabby Petito."
Florida deputy carries girl who was struggling to walk to her seat at FSU football game, sheriff's office says
"This young girl that has difficulty walking was struggling to get up the steps to her seat so he asked her and her mother if they would be okay with him carrying her. He walked at least 30 rows," the FSU fan shared on Facebook after witnessing the moment.
"This young girl that has difficulty walking was struggling to get up the steps to her seat so he asked her and her mother if they would be okay with him carrying her. He walked at least 30 rows," the FSU fan shared on Facebook after witnessing the moment.
‘A little too extreme’: Tampa family could face fines for putting Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving
A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.
A Westchase family could face up to $1,000 in fines if they don’t take down their Christmas lights, which were put up on Nov. 6. Even the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas,' Mariah Carey, is weighing in.
'It's freedom of speech': Florida couple launches legal battle over Trump banner fines
A Florida couple is waging a legal battle with a Panhandle county over prohibited banners showing support for former President Donald Trump.
A Florida couple is waging a legal battle with a Panhandle county over prohibited banners showing support for former President Donald Trump.
Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy bonds out of Orange County Jail
Stacy, who retired from the NFL in 2017, faces charges of aggravated battery and criminal mischief after a disturbing video allegedly shows him beating his ex-girlfriend inside her Florida home last Saturday in front of a baby.
Stacy, who retired from the NFL in 2017, faces charges of aggravated battery and criminal mischief after a disturbing video allegedly shows him beating his ex-girlfriend inside her Florida home last Saturday in front of a baby.
Florida woman arrested in 1986 death of infant found in dumpster, police say
Janita Philips, 62, of Lake Mary was arrested for the charge of Murder, according to police. Her bond is set at $50,000.
Janita Philips, 62, of Lake Mary was arrested for the charge of Murder, according to police. Her bond is set at $50,000.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Florida woman arrested trying to smuggle 56 guns into Canada at Blue Water Bridge
A Florida woman was arrested in Canada when authorities there said she tried to smuggle 56 prohibited guns into the country on November 1.
A Florida woman was arrested in Canada when authorities there said she tried to smuggle 56 prohibited guns into the country on November 1.
Detective 'frustrated' by Carole Baskin's refusal to discuss missing husband with investigators
After hundreds of leads and several dead-ends, Hillsborough detectives say they are continuing to explore avenues in the case of Don Lewis and his 1997 disappearance. They've tried to interview Carole Baskin since the release of 'Tiger King' but were told 'no' every time.
After hundreds of leads and several dead-ends, Hillsborough detectives say they are continuing to explore avenues in the case of Don Lewis and his 1997 disappearance. They've tried to interview Carole Baskin since the release of 'Tiger King' but were told 'no' every time.
Detective: 'Tiger King' star won't talk about missing spouse
A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had three times refused requests for interviews and that the probe was ongoing.
A detective in Florida investigating the disappearance of Carole Baskin's second husband said Thursday that the “Tiger King” star had three times refused requests for interviews and that the probe was ongoing.
Death penalty recommended for man who killed girlfriend and her young son over what to watch on TV
A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.
A Hillsborough County jury and judge have decided the man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 10-year-old son, after a fight over what to watch on TV, should die for his actions.
Peppa Pig Theme Park trains employees, creates sensitivity guide for families with autism
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
When Central Florida’s newest theme park opens early next year, it is going to offer families dealing with autism something that many attractions don’t offer- -- peace of mind.
Lawsuit: Florida condo collapse triggered by nearby building work
Construction of a luxury building next door triggered the collapse of an already fragile Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June, according to a new lawsuit.
Construction of a luxury building next door triggered the collapse of an already fragile Florida condominium that killed 98 people in June, according to a new lawsuit.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Central Florida elementary school students help save bald eagle
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.